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The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) at Fort Huachuca is offering an internship opportunity for master-level participants to gain hands-on experience in U.S. Army environmental compliance. Participants would have the opportunity to enhance their skills by engaging in a wide array of tasks pertaining to environmental compliance, such as, data collection, data management, lab analysis, report writing and document preparation, and inspections.

What will I be doing and why should I apply?

As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will have the opportunity to participate in field work and inspections, GIS data gathering and compliance duties. Laboratory tasks include helping at the Fort’s Wastewater treatment plant and assisting in daily lab testing requirements.  Document preparation can include draft minor plans and review of memos and other outgoing correspondence. Public outreach opportunities are possible and happen occasionally throughout the year (e.g. public/school tours and presentations, external site meetings, etc.) Training opportunities are provided, at minimum, in OSHA Hazwoper, RCRA, Method 9 Visual opacity, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) safety and identification. Other training opportunities include ATV use, and ArcGIS Army Geospatial Standards. Fort Huachuca cannot guarantee that all of these tasks will be available in the same year, as Army mission and program needs always take precedence.  

Where will I be located?

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

What is the anticipated start date?

USAEC is ready to make appointments effective immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAEC. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

About U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) 

The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) proudly delivers environmental services and solutions in support of the Army's Environmental Program, enabling Army readiness and sustainability. For more than 40 years, USAEC has provided the knowledge, tools, and programs that support ready and resilient Soldiers, installations, and commands by balancing military training with sound environmental practices. Sound natural resources stewardship through ecosystem management is the underlying approach, and elements of the program include forest management, fish and wildlife (nongame and game), threatened and endangered species, habitat and community management, environmental awareness and environmental protection.  Fort Huachuca is an Army installation in southeastern Arizona, adjacent to the town of Sierra Vista.  The installation encompasses 80,000 acres across several environmental zones. The Huachuca Mountains form the Fort’s western boundary, and the majority of the installation resides in a high-elevation (4,600ft AMSL on average) desert grassland environment. The installation has many different compliance areas to work in such as, air, drinking water, storm water, hydrology, hazardous waste, hazardous material and wastewater. For more information about the USAEC, please visit https://aec.army.mil/.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.  Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• One Recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is/are submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommenders as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application. 

Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity Army-AEC-2023-0010 in the subject line of the email.

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• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 )